1.12.2012

Who wants tea?

This April marks the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I'd like to commemorate the day by having some sort of period costumed gathering, and tea seems like a nice way to accomplish that. I've already researched a beautiful venue here in Vancouver Washington, and would like to gauge interest before booking it. Tickets would be approximately $25-30 for a couple hours of full service tea on Saturday April 14th.

I feel so awkward for saying this, but yet again another Australian! If I could attend I would jump at the opportunity, however this has inspired me to do a little gathering at a Restaurant down the road from my house which is actually called The Titanic and is a theatrical restaurant with all staff in costume and the same kind of event happening - except no one dies! It's really quite an amazing place. I remember going there when I was younger and crying because I believed I was going to die...

I'm a former Washingtonian, now living in the other Washington, so unfortunately won't be able to attend. However, I know how fond you are of period dramas, and speaking of the Titanic, I thought it appropriate. I highly recommend looking for the British show Downton Place. Have a look and see what you think.

I am from Southampton in the UK where the Titanic sailed from. They are currently building a museum in the city for this particular amazing boat. They are due to open it on the day the Titanic actually sailed.

I may be able to come. Let me know if it comes through and enough people will be able to make it! I imagine all the Portland vintagers won't want to miss out. It's a bit of a drive for me, but I'll certainly try! P.S. Have you seen Downton Abbey? Absolutely BRILLIANT costumes from the era!

I'd love to go! It may be the day of one of my finals, though, I'll find out soon. I'm from the other Vancouver, in BC. If I can come, I'll be bringing at least one friend! (Who will probably not be in period dress.)

Sounds like a great idea, would love to do something like that. I actually dont live too far from Liverpool, England where the Titanic first sailed from so I hope there are some commemorations local to me!

I belong to a Titanic-era costuming group on Facebook, and I've seen posts about at least one Titanic commemorative event in Vancouver. You might want to check it out, to maximize your Titanic adventure opportunities! The group is The Unsinkables. Enjoy your tea!

Lol...well, I remembered someone posting asking about events in Vancouver, she was told about an event in Vancouver, WA, and she said that no, she meant Vancouver, Canada, so I thought the info might actually be useful to you. But when I went back and found the comments, I discovered that the Vancouver, WA event mentioned was YOUR afternoon tea! lol. So that's not a very useful piece of information for you after all! But here's what was said about something in Seattle, in case you want to do some semi-local traveling:

"On behalf of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited (aka www.CostumingInSeattle.com ) I would welcome you to any of the functions we orchestrate in the State of Washington! Presently, we have a Titanic luncheon/tea planned for April 15th in the early afternoon."